This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
4
A readable fragment lists horse race entries with trainers and riders, mentioning Musketoon and events such as Nursery Handicap and Carlingford Mile. Notable names include Silvius, Mayounalay, Loud Applause, Gentility, Rosehill Corinthian Cup, Archmel, Kint Elegance, After Money, and Balmoth.
The Farmers & Grossers Co-op reports a sale on December 10 offering 6070 bales from Mudgee, Upper Hunter, Yass, Barraba, Gundagai and other districts. Demand rose from Japan and Continental buyers, but London and Bradford prices softened. top lots and lingering burr affected explainable outcomes.
A Bedgerabong meeting list shows numerous weights declined for events including the Pactaviu Cup and Grave Talto. Names such as Laughing Eyed, Jindabyne, Maynard, Win For Me, and Gravesend appear among handicaps like Bracelet Handicap and Alimbridge Handicap.
The Pastures Protection Act of 1934 has passed Parliament and will take effect on a proclaimed date. The Department of Agriculture notified boards of chief features and sought opinions on administrative matters to adjust forthcoming regulations. Forbes Board discussed sections 48 to 66, approving or proposing district applications, branding requirements, travel restrictions, penalties, and director approval for travel permits, with emphasis on branding and traveling stock reserves.
Noted lawyer Mathew Mitchell, a joiner of crime and justice, is portrayed by Jack Holt in The Defence Rests at the Strand Theatre tonight and Saturday night. Back doors to Forbidden Trail, a gazette, and a two reel comedy Hi Neighbor complete the program.
Visiting optician Mr Dr J Bono FLO London will visit Forben on Wednesday January 0. Appointments may be made at Knapton's Pharmacy. Consulting rooms at Vandenberg Hotel. For wedding invitations dance programmes etc consult Advocate Office.
A Wednesday afternoon friendly at Helpin’a Flat ended with Colts winning by a two run margin amid unsettled lineups. Both sides used pick-ups. Bevan topped scores while Wighton and Clifford contributed notable performances amid disputed dismissals and errors in the field.
Forbes Bowling Club secured its second victory of the season in the A Grade pennant when the Forbes side defeated Parkes at Parkes 73 to 0. Lineups included Kleggrove Turner Koapton Stinson plus L Lo Moiie Dr A McLean Kilpatrick Armstrong and others. Next rounds see Nelson Kilpatrick Cromble Thr Me Lean Metude Turner vs Wood, Besgrove steel Gum Hart Agiley vs Jezo Dr Broadbent vs Ad ler Stinson vs Davis, Prow vs Tooth Fry vs Buckland. Night play starts next Tuesday with eight rinks beginning Friday.
Lifepowers likely to miss out as an America seeded mixed doubles tournament is held next Sunday at Wilgecoucia. Play starts at 11 am with nominations closing by 10 90 am. Two extra prime turkeys procured 18 prices for the leading lady and goal players.
The Beat challengers name W. Hae as captain with A. Gaggin A. Parslow J. Leader C. Austin M. Ormatt G. Hesgrove W. Parelow W. Clifard E. Prow T. Little and W. Hancock to represent Forbes at Parkey Inat on Sunday against Grinsted Cup team.
Mark Tucker of Wongirbon won the ballot for the Nyngan experiment farm retirement process that drew a large number of applicants, with the retirement offer attracting substantial interest and a competitive selection.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.